Guidebook for Portland

Carrie
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Great place to work or to meet locals. Near the Southwest Community Center. Hood River Coffee.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Driftwood Coffee
4604 S Vermont St
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great place to work or to meet locals. Near the Southwest Community Center. Hood River Coffee.
Great Paleo Mexican cuisine. Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating. Excellent margaritas with fresh citrus. Have the Three Citrus Margarita. Fresh seafood and local and sustainable cuisine. Vegan and gluten-free options.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol Hwy
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Paleo Mexican cuisine. Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating. Excellent margaritas with fresh citrus. Have the Three Citrus Margarita. Fresh seafood and local and sustainable cuisine. Vegan and gluten-free options.
Great Vietnamese Pho to eat in or take out.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho Nguyen Restaurant
4795 SW 77th Ave
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Vietnamese Pho to eat in or take out.
Simple organic and healthy burritos, bowls, salads, juices, beer, Kombucha, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available. Casual, outdoor seating, take-out and you can order ahead on their website.https://laughingplanetcafe.com/
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi Ave
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Simple organic and healthy burritos, bowls, salads, juices, beer, Kombucha, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available. Casual, outdoor seating, take-out and you can order ahead on their website.https://laughingplanetcafe.com/
In the heart of the village (Multnomah Village). Gourmet pizza, salads, grilled meats, beautiful bar overlooking the street scene. Nice wine list. Casual and very Portland!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tastebud
7783 SW Capitol Hwy
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In the heart of the village (Multnomah Village). Gourmet pizza, salads, grilled meats, beautiful bar overlooking the street scene. Nice wine list. Casual and very Portland!
Yummy and unusual Mexican fare. GREAT drinks and atmosphere. Another Multnomah Village favorite. And they open early!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Vacca Italian
7800 SW Capitol Hwy
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yummy and unusual Mexican fare. GREAT drinks and atmosphere. Another Multnomah Village favorite. And they open early!
Funky! A cross between a casual restaurant and a food cart. Fresh seafood served bento-style. Seating available even in winter. Fresh, organic, local, tasty! All food cooked by the owner-operator and he curates some nice beers and wines to go with your meal. Great for a quick bite!
Village Hut
7647 SW Capitol Hwy
Funky! A cross between a casual restaurant and a food cart. Fresh seafood served bento-style. Seating available even in winter. Fresh, organic, local, tasty! All food cooked by the owner-operator and he curates some nice beers and wines to go with your meal. Great for a quick bite!
Waffles! Breakfast, brunch, lunch. They have the most delicious gluten-free waffles I've ever had. Service is just okay but it's worth the wait. The food is amazing.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GIGI'S CAFE
6320 SW Capitol Hwy
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waffles! Breakfast, brunch, lunch. They have the most delicious gluten-free waffles I've ever had. Service is just okay but it's worth the wait. The food is amazing.
Take-out pizza with local and fresh ingredients. Quick and easy. Portland favorite.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division St
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Take-out pizza with local and fresh ingredients. Quick and easy. Portland favorite.
Breakfast and lunch. I started going there to avoid the Marco's crowd and lines but found I like it much better. Friendly owner and yummy food. One of my neighborhood favorites.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Down to Earth Cafe
7828 SW 35th Ave
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breakfast and lunch. I started going there to avoid the Marco's crowd and lines but found I like it much better. Friendly owner and yummy food. One of my neighborhood favorites.
Beautiful atmosphere and great coffee. Also open for beer and wine in the evenings. They have snacks and pastries as well. Outdoor seating and a cafe. It's off the beaten track and I like that!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maplewood Coffee & Tea
5206 SW Custer St
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful atmosphere and great coffee. Also open for beer and wine in the evenings. They have snacks and pastries as well. Outdoor seating and a cafe. It's off the beaten track and I like that!
An Oregon native and Portland phenomenon. Seriously friendly baristas. Our closest coffee stop. Don't get out of your car, just drive through and don't worry if there's a line. These folks are fast!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dutch Bros Coffee
6270 SW 185th Ave
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An Oregon native and Portland phenomenon. Seriously friendly baristas. Our closest coffee stop. Don't get out of your car, just drive through and don't worry if there's a line. These folks are fast!

Shopping

Local, organic, ready to eat food, cafe, great gifts and flowers. Only 1 mile away. Totally Portland!
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Seasons Market
7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local, organic, ready to eat food, cafe, great gifts and flowers. Only 1 mile away. Totally Portland!
The iconic Portland indy shopping area. Lots of tree-lined streets filled with clothing boutiques, pubs, bars, sushi-bars, shoes, import shops, floral shops, jewelers, salons and everything else. Allow time to park and stroll. Big-box stores on one end.
239 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd Avenue
239 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The iconic Portland indy shopping area. Lots of tree-lined streets filled with clothing boutiques, pubs, bars, sushi-bars, shoes, import shops, floral shops, jewelers, salons and everything else. Allow time to park and stroll. Big-box stores on one end.
Nordstrom, Sears, JC Penney, Macy's, Dick's and all the usual big box stores and food court.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Washington Square
9585 SW Washington Square Rd
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nordstrom, Sears, JC Penney, Macy's, Dick's and all the usual big box stores and food court.

Parks & Nature

1015 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Japonés de Portland
611 SW Kingston Ave
1015 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great summer concerts on the lawn.
524 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Oregón
4001 SW Canyon Rd
524 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great summer concerts on the lawn.
Beautiful forest walks. Ranger-led walks.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview Blvd
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful forest walks. Ranger-led walks.
For bird-nerds and nature lovers of all ages. An iconic interpretive center in Portland's Forest Park. Great gift shop.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell Rd
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
For bird-nerds and nature lovers of all ages. An iconic interpretive center in Portland's Forest Park. Great gift shop.
Beautiful rolling hills. Perfect place to watch the sun set. Tennis, dog park, community gardens, baseball, skate park, walking trails, frisbee and picnic spots.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gabriel Park
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful rolling hills. Perfect place to watch the sun set. Tennis, dog park, community gardens, baseball, skate park, walking trails, frisbee and picnic spots.

Essentials

5-minute walk. Prepared food, groceries, amenities, some organic produce, all the staples, including a Starbucks. Open 6am to midnight!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Albertsons
16199 Boones Ferry Rd
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5-minute walk. Prepared food, groceries, amenities, some organic produce, all the staples, including a Starbucks. Open 6am to midnight!
Local food co-op that's been around a long time. Groceries, take-out food, picnic fare on your way toward downtown or the park.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman St
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local food co-op that's been around a long time. Groceries, take-out food, picnic fare on your way toward downtown or the park.
Pick-up basketball, gym, pool, Zumba, yoga, and many other fitness classes. One-time drop-ins welcome. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/60161
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southwest Community Center & Pool
6820 SW 45th Ave
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pick-up basketball, gym, pool, Zumba, yoga, and many other fitness classes. One-time drop-ins welcome. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/60161

Everything Else

Great place to practice Buddhism, listen to a Buddhist teaching, meet real-life Buddhists. Carrie is the director and resident teacher here.
Portland Dharma Center
4614 S Vermont St
Great place to practice Buddhism, listen to a Buddhist teaching, meet real-life Buddhists. Carrie is the director and resident teacher here.

Sightseeing

Take a sky-tram up to Pill Hill! Best aerial view in Southwest Portland.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond Ave
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Take a sky-tram up to Pill Hill! Best aerial view in Southwest Portland.

Arts & Culture

Beautifully restored mansion highlighting Portland history, stunning views, beautiful gardens, interesting artifacts and small art exhibit. Also a busy wildlife rescue clinic.
622 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mansión Pittock
3229 NW Pittock Dr
622 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautifully restored mansion highlighting Portland history, stunning views, beautiful gardens, interesting artifacts and small art exhibit. Also a busy wildlife rescue clinic.